How to Pronounce Open-ended

To pronounce "open-ended", say OP-en-end-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

OP-en-end-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “open-ended”

"open-ended" has 4 syllables: op-en-end-ed.

What does open-ended mean?

adjective

  1. Unrestricted by definite limits.

    “There will be an open-ended discussion.”

  2. Adaptable to change.

    “The topic is definitions, but is open-ended really.”

Related words

indeterminateundeterminedunrestrictedchangefulchangeableunlimitedlimitlessunconditional

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How many syllables are in "open-ended"?▾

"Open-ended" has 4 syllables: op · en · end · ed.

What does "open-ended" mean?▾

Open-ended: Unrestricted by definite limits.

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